X Game
×ゲーム
Synopsis
After a childhood friend's suicide, Hideaki and his former classmates reunite to pay their respects. Soon after, a DVD, marked X arrives revealing a man being tortured, triggering a flashback in Hideaki, reminding him of witnessing a schoolmate being subjected to humiliating batsu (punishment) games. One evening, Hideaki is kidnapped and when he awakens the next day, he discovers he is in a recreation of his old school-room, along with his fellow classmates. Trapped and held captive by mysterious hooded figures, each of them must now play a brutally violent, version of the punishment game, in order to survive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yôhei Fukuda
- Screenplay & Story
- Mari Asato, Yôichi Minamikawa
- Original Title
- ×ゲーム
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Jolly Roger, Happinet Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yôhei Fukuda
Mari Asato, Yôichi Minamikawa, Yusuke Yamada
Department Leadership Roster
Yôhei Fukuda
Director
Mari Asato
Screenplay
Yôichi Minamikawa
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About X Game
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What is X Game about?
After a childhood friend's suicide, Hideaki and his former classmates reunite to pay their respects. Soon after, a DVD, marked X arrives revealing a man being tortured, triggering a flashback in Hideaki, reminding him of witnessing a schoolmate being subjected to humiliating batsu (punishment) games. One evening, Hideaki is kidnapped and when he awakens the next day, he discovers he is in a recreation of his old school-room, along with his fellow classmates. Trapped and held captive by mysterious hooded figures, each of them must now play a brutally violent, version of the punishment game, in order to survive.
Who directed X Game?
X Game was directed by Yôhei Fukuda.
Who stars in X Game?
The principal cast of X Game includes Kazuyuki Aijima, Hirofumi Araki, Shota Chiyo, Meguru Katô, Ayaka Kikuchi.
When was X Game released and how long is it?
X Game was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Is X Game based on a book or true story?
X Game is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Yusuke Yamada".